K-Drama 
Sad Romance Recommendations
Here are my recommendations for series: Sad Romance Edition! When you want some romance with a side of tears!
All of these were given an 8 or higher rating!
These are all sorted by order of score starting at 10
Bri Feb 28, 2026
Sort By: Author's Order
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![Mr. Plankton]()
1. Mr. Plankton
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
This gave me a breakdown about motherhood
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![Queen of Tears]()
2. Queen of Tears
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Loss can tear you apart
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![When Life Gives You Tangerines]()
3. When Life Gives You Tangerines
Korean Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
I've never cried more than while watching this series
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![Even if This Love Disappears Tonight]()
4. Even if This Love Disappears Tonight
Korean Movie - 2025
Sometimes it's better to forget...
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![Love in the Big City]()
5. Love in the Big City
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
The true gay experience
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![It's Okay to Not Be Okay]()
6. It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
The title says it all
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![Soul Mate]()
7. Soul Mate
Japanese Drama - 2026, 8 episodes
A very real queer story
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![Beyond Goodbye]()
8. Beyond Goodbye
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
The heart wants what it wants
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![Rain or Shine]()
9. Rain or Shine
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Sometimes tragedy can bring you together
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